How to download Genshin Impact 5.1: Preload size and step-by-step guide

Download the 5.1 resources files in advance

Fans are quite happy with the game, as they can finally download the resource files for Genshin Impact 5.1 in advance. This update is available for PC, iOS and Android. 

In this article, we will talk about how you can download the files in advance on your PC and your mobile devices. Without wasting any more time, let’s get right into it.

Version 5.1 Event Wishes Notice – Phase IDear Traveler, the event wishes "Forgefire's Blessing," "Of Silken Clouds Woven," and "Epitome Invocation" will be available on October 9! https://t.co/09usD78xmICheck out the characters' videos: https://t.co/NbApXHFBig#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/HG9uEuCBtP

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) October 7, 2024

Step-by-step guide on how to download Genshin Impact 5.1 (mobile)

For now, there are two easy methods that you can follow to download the pre-installation resources files in advance:

First method

• First, launch the game on your mobile devices.
• In the settings/resources, go to the resources option and then click on Pre-Install Resource Package.
• Now press confirm to start downloading the pre-installation.

Second method

• First log into the game.
• Now open the in-game setting through the Paimon Menu.
• Go to the resource option and then click on Pre-Install Now.

The download size for the Genshin Impact 5.1 update is somewhere between 1.4 GB to 1.8 GB.

Step-by-step guide for PC

These are the steps that you need to follow to download the files on your PC:

• First, open the HoYoplay launcher and go to the Genshin Impact launcher.
• Near the start game icon, you will find the pre-install option. Just click on that.
• After clicking on that, confirm the download.

The download size for the update on a PC is somewhere between 12 GB to 16 GB. Make sure to have around 22-23 GB free space which will be required once you unzip the files.

5.1 banner – phase 1 Xilonen nation are you ready ©️ Genshin official post #Genshinlmpact #Genshin #GenshinMemes pic.twitter.com/IPLUounl0c

— Teyvat Tabloid ⚡ LORE & MEMES ⚡ (@teyvattabloid) October 7, 2024

Release date and time for Genshin Impact 5.1?

The official Genshin Impact 5.1 update release date is October 9, 2024, which will immediately follow the end of Version 5.0’s Phase 2.

Server Release Date and Timezones

• North America: October 8, 2024, 6:00 PM~11:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5)
• Europe: October 9, 2024, 12:00 AM~5:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1)
• Asia: October 9, 2024, 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8)
• TW, HK, MO: October 9, 2024, 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8)

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